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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.33, 10,794.93 and 2,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.33, 10,794.93 and 2,266.13 is: 3,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.33 : 10,794.93 = 2,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.33/10,794.93 = 2,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.33x = 10,794.93 × 2,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.33x = 24,462,714.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462,714.72/7,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.33

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